Welcome to Strathtay Village - A Conservation Area

Strathtay Village sits in the heart of Highland Perthshire an area of outstanding natural beauty - magnificent countryside, wooded hillside, fertile valleys and heather clad hills. The village nestles in the foothills by the River Tay below Pitcastle sporting estate and between Findynate and Pitnacree estates. The closeness to the river, woodland, open fields and the hills ensure an abundance of wildlife in and around the village including a strong red squirrel population. The residents are especially proud of their village and this website is designed to keep the residents informed about their community and to promote the village and wider area to those that wish to visit.

Strathtay Village - News

June 2009

Perth & Kinross Council have now installed iron bollards which will protect the war memorial from vehicle damage.

May 2009

Grandtully School are having a Garden Party on 20 May starting at 2pm. All are most welcome. The 2009 Grandtully Gala is being held on 7 June. Click here for further details

April 2009

Spring has finally arrived and the bluebells are beginning to appear. We received an interesting history on the original unveiling of the war memorial which can be read here. The current war memorial is still being protected by the fence. Perth & Kinross Council are understood to be installing two cast iron bollards in June to protect the memorial. If there are any members interested in updating the website with news from Grandtully and Strathtay please email info@strathtayvillage.co.uk

December 2008

An end of year newsletter has been sent to all Strathtay Community Company members.

November 2008

Members of Strathtay Community Company recently attended a presentation on the Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Area. The company hopes to apply to grant awarding bodies for grants to enhance the conservation area. If anyone would like to assist with this please contact info@strathtayvillage.co.uk

October 2008

Strathtay Community Company Members had a get together at the Inn on The Tay on 4 October. Community Woodlands Officer, Andrew Thomson gave an excellent presentation on how communities could get involved with local woodlands. Further Information can be found at the Community Woodlands Website

September 2008

On 19 September 2008 Grandtully and Strathtay was officially designated a Conservation Area. The finalised conservation area appraisal, including the boundary can be viewed at Aberfeldy Library, Bank Street, Aberfeldy and can also be downloaded here.

August 2008

Strathtay Community Company has obtained a grant from the War Memorials Trust towards the repair of the war memorial. The Sidney Gordon Robinson Fund has also very kindly made a donation. There is a small shortfall still to be raised and if anyone wishes to make a donation there is a collection box in the village shop.

Last edited 19/06/2008